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BRJ News Archive Page
Boscobel House Civil War Encampment
Boscobel House Civil War Encampment, an entertaining day out full of interesting history for all ages. The Boscobel trip includes many tents with different information like; how they make the beer, how to be a pike man, learning about the muskets and old guns, what they ate and how they helped injured soldiers and much more…… This day out is a perfect event for a school trip. Owen Whittall
BRJ 2 Brazil 2012
Our aim is to visit existing charities and programmes that have been established working on behalf of the poorest in Brazil whilst creating educational links and partnerships. Click HERE to find out more.
BRJ's new catering contractors
Aspens is the company chosen by our school to provide the meal service to our students.
They specialise in providing catering to schools and colleges across the country and are passionate about serving fresh, high quality and locally sourced food that is cooked in our kitchen.
If you want to look at the current menu cycle and supporting nutritional information or have a question you would like to ask them please click on the link HERE
Families for £5
A great offer for the the whole family to dpring into action this March with a Family Swim session ticket for two adults and three children for just £5 (Flex Card Price). Family swimming offers families the chance to bond, practice swimming skills, exercise and have fun in the water. Click HERE to view the flyer.
Become an Active Family this March and come down and join the council to try different activities at their open mornings and afternoons for the whole family for just £5 (FLEX card price). Activities include Badmington, Table Tennis, Dance, Wii Games, NRGIZE, Football, TRampolining. Click HERE to view the flyer.
BRJ Gifted & Talented Students at Think Tank
ICT students went to the Birmingham Science Museum 'Think Tank’ where they got to use the smartest, strongest and most advanced LEGO® Robot ever!
The NXT Intelligent Brick features state of the art technology. This technology combined with their problem solving and programming skills helped them to complete theThink Tank challenges. Students also got a first hand look at the European Space Station in 3D.
BRJ at the UDO National High School Street Dance Championships
Congratulations to Miicrone, who competed in the National Street Dance Finals on Sunday 21st November. Having been together only since September they came 7th in the year 10 - 13 age group. Special thanks to Levan who formed the group and who choreographed the dance. Well done Natalie, who joined the group just two weeks ago to replace another dancer. Here's to your future success! Mrs Whiting
Medieval Craft and Military History
A small group of year 8 History students visited AFC Telford to attend the Medieval Craft and Military History workshop. This was a fantastic opportunity to investigate life in the Middle Ages. Pupils learnt about the process of making bread and clothes. The activities were all ’hands on’ and enabled students to realise how difficult life was in this time. The highlight of the day was a re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings. The session was led by Martin Letham of Les Miles des Marches
The Empty Hanger Project Launch
On Thursday 21 October, the Art, Design & Technology and R.E departments in our school selected a group of students from Year 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 to take part a ground breaking project that explored design, fashion and faith.
The Bible Society and The London College of Fashion launched a project to demonstrate the Bible’s contemporary relevance to the Arts and Education for schools at the ‘Christian Resources Exhibition being held at the Telford International Centre this week – and we were there in mass to take part. Click HERE for the full article and photos.
BRJ Students Clean Up @ The Midlands Street Dance Championships
The students competed in the United Dance Organisation Regional Street Dance Championships in Stoke on Saturday. They came first in the team category, making them Midlands street dance champions and will got through to the National Finals, to be held at the Victoria Theatre, Stoke on Sunday 21st November where, should they be successful, they may win the chance to perform live on stage at 'UDO Live', amongst a number of well known celebrities. In addition, they could win their school the use of a mini bus for one year. Levan came first in the solo section and Adrianna came second in the solo. Together, Levan and Adrianna won the duo section. To view the article and more photographs clock HERE.
BRJ Student Wins Young Poet Laureate
At the end of the summer term, Telford and Wrekin Teaching and Learning department launched a competition to find a Young Poet Laureate to write poems for important occasions. A large number of Telford secondary schools entered, submitting poems on the theme of 'change'. The winning entrant was Edward, a fifteen year old Year 11 student from Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College who wrote about the power of change and revolution. On receiving the news of his win, Edward said 'I am thrilled with the success of my poem. I am honoured to be representing BRJ and the youth of Telford and Wrekin and hope to inspire people of all ages to embrace poetry like I have". Miss Rachel Carson, Edward's English teacher, said "The English department and the college as a whole are very proud of Edward's achievement. He is an extremely talented writer and I am delighted that other people will be able to share the joy of reading his poems". Miss Carson
BRJ Extra Curricular Activities TimeTable
The 2010-2011 College extra-curricular timetable is now on the website. From basketball to badminton, choir to chess club and a range of music and dance clubs - you're sure to find something to do. Click HERE to access the timetable.
Wrekin Sports & Learning Community Summer 2010
Click HERE to view the summer 2010 community events and calendar pack. This information is for families and lists summer activities in and around the Telford & Wrekin area. If you are interested in any of the activities then fill out the form and hand the money in to Ms O'Neill ensuring you have also completed the consent forms. These activities are organised by the local authority and not the college.
Duke of Edinburgh in Snowdonia National Park
From Saturday 3rd to Tuesday 6th July, some of our plucky Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award groups successfully completed their Assessment in the Wilds of the Snowdonia National Park. It was a difficult four days and three night's camping, especially as the students had to endure one nights wild camping, with none of the ‘luxuries’ that you normally find on a campsite. Click HERE to be diverted to the Duke of Edinburgh page for the full article.
Boscobel House Trip
The History Department ran its annual trip to the Civil War re-enactment Camp at Boscobel House in June. 30 eager Year 8 students jumped at the opportunity to find out what life was like for the soldiers and civilians during the Civil War. Click HERE to view the full article.
History Club to Victorian Wellington
History Club visited Wellington in order to look at the Victorian history of our local area. We were very lucky to secure the attendance of local historian and expert Allan Frost. Allan has written several books on the local area such as ‘Death and Disaster in Victorian Telford’. Pupils looked at buildings now and were able to compare them to photographs from the past. Pupils were also able to go into Wellington library, which used to be a workhouse. Jim Hatfield showed us around the library and was able to show students books on local history. The day was a most interesting experience and enabled students to look at the history of their local area.
Magistrates Court Mock Trial Competition Sunday 13th March
Year 9 students attended a Mock Trial Competition on Saturday 13 March at the Telford Courts. This is a highly prestigious competition organised by the Citizenship Foundation. Its purpose is to show how important the Magistrates Courts are to our legal system and to give students a hands-on experience of how the courts operate.
Click HERE to view the full article
Winner of Under 18 Solo @ Oswestry Youth Music Festival
Congratulations to Shaine Jeffery in year 12, who won in the Under 18 solo class of the festival on Thursday 4th March 2010. She sang ‘God Is’ by Danielle Rose, against seven other performers. The choir also took part in the competition on Friday 5th March 2010 and came 3rd in the Youth Choir, under 21 class. The choir sang ‘Take That Medley’ and ‘Hallelujah, Salvation and Glory’. This is a fantastic achievement as the choir has only been running since September!!
The University of Wolverhampton: Year 9 Languages Day
The ‘Routes into Languages’ project is a consortium of universities which work together with schools and colleges to enthuse and encourage people to study languages. As part of the project fifteen Year 9 students were invited to attend a Languages Day at the University of Wolverhampton on January 18 2010. Having travelled by train to Wolverhampton, the day began with an address by representatives from local companies who make use of a foreign language in order to do business abroad. One of the speakers, Mike Ridgway the Commercial Director if GKN AutoStructures in Telford has also agreed to come and speak to all BRJ Year 9 pupils later this year on the importance of continuing with a Foreign Language beyond KS3. Click HERE to read the full article.
Magistrates Court Mock Trial Competition
After the success of last year’s Crown Court Competition the History department has decided to get involved in the Magistrates Court Competition for younger students. As part of their preparation for the trial itself year 9 students were taken to Telford Magistrates Court to witness the court in action. Alec Beyer, a local magistrate, gave students a tour of the courts and was able to explain procedures and sentencing. Students then watched how magistrates dealt with three cases. Students were able to ask magistrates questions. This was an inspiring visit; the students are now very keen to do well in the competition. The students were a credit to the school.
Arts Award Recognition
The young people's Arts Award has been running for two years here at BRJ and we have just completed a very successful second year, with 27 of our students attaining a Bronze award and 3 attaining Silver, with another 3 Silver students to be moderated in September. Click HERE to read the letter from the Head of Arts Award Development for the Arts Council England and an article about the day.
RE News Letter
Welcome…..To RE-NEWS!This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of events, programmes of study and ways in which your child is being assessed in Religious Education.! We would be very grateful for any feedback that you may have regarding this newsletter. Please feel free to communicate with us via your child’s planner. Click HERE to view the full news letter.
Horrible Histories Trip
The History department ran another really successful trip to the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham. This year we took a range of year groups to see a really exciting production of 'Horrible Histories, The Woeful Second World War'. Click HERE to view the full article.
BRJ French Exchange Visit
French pupils came to Wellington to meet their English pen friends from Blessed Robert Johnson. They spent the day with their partners and families and joined lessons in the College on Monday 30 March. Click HERE for the full article.
RE Department News Letter - Spring 2009 - Volume 3, Issue 2
Welcome…..To RE-NEWS: This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of events, programmes of study and ways in which your child is being assessed in Religious Education.! We would be very grateful for any feedback that you may have regarding this newsletter. Please feel free to communicate with us via your child’s planner. (Mrs J Smith)... Click HERE to view the news letter
Year 9 Languages Option Information Afternoon
All of year 9 took part in activities to raise an awareness of how languages can be used in work and for travel. The students had the opportunity to talk to four members of the local community about how they have used their language learning for their careers or travel. For further information regarding languages at KS4 please speak to your language teacher.
Mrs Evans - Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Year 7 Arthog Trip
60 year 7 students spent the week at Arthog Outdoor Pursuits Centre. Activities included gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing, orienteering, mountain walking and mine exploration.
Students set a precedent at Shrewsbury Mock Trial Competition
Pupils from BRJ attended this prestigious competition for the first timer. BRJ took part in two trials against Moreton Hall School and Adcote School. The pupils performed the roles of jury, usher, clerk, court reporter, witnesses, defendant and barristers. Each trial and each role was marked by a real trial judge. Click HERE to view the full articicle.
PGL Activity Day
Louise Minchin and Greg Jones of year 11 joined sports leaders from a number of Telford secondary schools to attend a team building session at the PGL centre in Baschurch. The PGL Centre is an outdoor education centre, founded by Paul Gordan Lawrence. Climbing, canoeing, assault courses, high ropes etc. Click HERE for the full atricle
RE Department News Letter - October 2008 - Volume 3, Issue 1
Welcome…..To RE-NEWS: This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of events, programmes of study and ways in which your child is being assessed in Religious Education.! We would be very grateful for any feedback that you may have regarding this newsletter. Please feel free to communicate with us via your child’s planner. (Mrs J Smith)... Click HERE to view the news letter
Year 8 Win the Cricket Area Cup
The Year 8 cricket team celebrated winning the Telford Area Schools Final on Wednesday 9th July. The team qualified unbeaten and top of their group which included, Charlton, Ercall Wood and HLC. Bad weather caused the semi-final and final to be held indoors and the prospect of playing to some unfamiliar rules. Click HERE for the full article and (orange!) team photo..
The Month of Dance
The last few weeks has seen a very busy time for the Dance department. This is the time of year when all the work we have been doing since September culminates in a number of performances. For the first time this year, a Primary school Dance Festival was held here on Tuesday 15th April. More than two hundred children from Telford primary schools performed on our stage. The atmosphere in the theatre was amazing, as the children applauded and cheered each other at the end of every piece... Click HERE to view the full article.
17th & 18th April - Born For This Production
On the 17th & 18th of April the RE Departments 'Born For This' production took place in front of a packed house. The show was a huge success as the result of all the hard work by staff and students. Huge thanks go to them for their enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the show. So many of those who came to see the production have commented on the moving and memorable experience that they were able to share in.
The students that have been involved have expressed a new and deeper understanding of the last journey of Jesus' life from being part of this experience. This is something that will stay with them for a long time. Mrs Smith
Click HERE to be diverted to the RE departments home page.
15th April - Year 8 History Theatre visit
The History Department is running a theatre trip to see the 'Horrible Tudors' play in Wolverhampton. All year 8's will be given the opportunity to attend, but there are only 49 places available on a first come first served basis. This is being run after the success of last years trip to see the 'Horrible Romans' play in Birmingham.
For more information please see Mrs Simmond. Click HERE to be redirected to the History Departments home page
February 6th - UK Youth Parliament Success
After last years success at having one of our students elected as the Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Telford and Wrekin, we as a College have gone one better this year. We are delighted to announce that two of our current students, Edward Halliday (13) and Sarah Dale (17) were elected as the Member of Youth Parliament and the Deputy Member respectively.
The success follows an event held by local council youth workers. Edward and Sarah faced tough opposition from a range of candidates to be placed on the ballot paper. After this, local schools were given the opportunity to vote for who they wanted as the Telford and Wrekin representative. We owe a big thank you to all the people whom voted for Edward and Sarah. Of his success, Edward commented, “I am extremely pleased with the result of the election and very excited by the opportunity to represent young people from across Telford and Wrekin.” Mr Doran
RE News Letter - Issue 4
This newsletter is designed to keep you informed of events, programmes of study and ways in which your child is being assessed in Religious Education.! As a termly production we would be very grateful for any feedback that you may have regarding this newsletter. click HERE for the full news letter. Mrs Smith
Monday 28th to Friday 1st February - Internet Safety Week
On Tuesday 29th January, BRJ held an evening for parents and students on Internet Safety. The evening was hosted by the schools' eLearning Director and Assistant Head, Ian Barrett who gave clear and simple advice about how to keep safe on the net.
Mobile phones and the internet are marvelous tools but parents are rightly concerned about the safety of their child when they are using the new technologies. The college already takes great care to make the Internet a safe and secure place for students and staff, but we want to do even more. Click HERE for ‘cyber safety’ guidance. Mr Barrett
January 28th - Students Practice for Arctic Exploration
It was late January. It was cold. We knew it would be cold—and probably wet. A perfect time to do a Science Geography field trip with year 8 then! January 24th dawned with a clear blue sky and 66 excited explorers ready to board the buses...click HERE for the full article. Mr High
BRJ Invades Italy
Despite a meeting time of quarter to one, the car park at BRJ was heaving 20 minutes before that—such was the keenness of the students not to be left behind. As matters turned out, it was not the students, but a couple of passports and some health insurance cards which had failed to reach the coach. Masterful organisation quickly realised the problem (i.e. Mrs Simmonds) and parents were dispatched back home to retrieve the missing documents... click HERE for the full article. Mr High
Oxbridge Bound!
Congratulations to two of our Sixth Form students who did particularly well in this years A level exams. Michael Anderson is off to Cambridge and Matthew Rhodes will be studying at Oxford. Well done to them and all our A Level stars of 2007.
Local Democracy Week @ BRJ
By Mrs O'Neill
As you know one of the many aims of the Blessed Robert Johnson College is to give our students opportunities to explore learning environments which are different from the everyday classroom experience. We are especially keen to provide students with opportunities that will.... click HERE for the full article
Lourdes 2007
In August some of our older students took part in the annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. Click HERE for more details.Calling all ‘Silver Surfers’!
Passed over by the internet boom? Confused by the web and e-mail? Let our youth SVP group guide you through the electronic maze. CONTACT the college for details of our special computing classes for the more ‘mature’ learners. For more details, click HERE to be redirected to our community pages.Art Exhibition 2007
Click HERE and HERE to see samples of the exhibits in this years’ exhibition (if a warning appears, right click on 'allow content').